HEART DISEASE

Section 1: Educational Resources for CHW Training ​

Description: The American Heart Association shares information about, “what is Heart Disease and Stroke”, the many types of heart and blood vessels diseases there are and ways to prevent heart disease. It covers hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, heart attacks, heart failure and has many other factsheets to make healthier choices about heart disease. This information is in English and Spanish.

Description: This website provides patient instruction information about heart disease and risk factors. It covers what is a risk factor? Risk factors you cannot change and Risk factors you can change and other related health topics are available. The resource is in English and Spanish.

Source – Medline Plus

Section 2: Educational Resources for Community Outreach/Education

Description: This publication in English and Spanish provides an overview of heart disease, cholesterol and high blood pressure, types of heart disease, signs and symptoms, and how to protect yourself.